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Overview
Kimley-Horn is seeking a hands-on Water/Wastewater Practice Builder based in our Warrenville, IL office. The Practice Builder will help develop a vision for growth for the local water practice and beyond. This individual will also lead business development efforts and manage relationships with key clients. Leadership responsibilities include: business planning and strategy, building and maintaining positive client relationships, and open communication with partners and team while growing and directing a utilities practice. The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business. Accounting, administrative, marketing, recruiting, IT and production support will be provided. With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of a performance based work environment and can advance to ownership.
Responsibilities
Leadership responsibilities include:
The ideal background:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
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Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted.
PleaseCLICK HERE (https://www.kimley-horn.com/careers/benefits/at-a-glance/) to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role.
If you require an accommodation, pleaseCLICK HERE. (https://www.kimley-horn.com/careers/ada-accommodation-request/)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Posted Date 2 months ago (1/13/2025 8:54 AM)
ID 2025-16538
Education Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Focus Water/Wastewater
Overview
Kimley-Horn is seeking a hands-on Water/Wastewater Practice Builder based in our Warrenville, IL office. The Practice Builder will help develop a vision for growth for the local water practice and beyond. This individual will also lead business development efforts and manage relationships with key clients. Leadership responsibilities include: business planning and strategy, building and maintaining positive client relationships, and open communication with partners and team while growing and directing a utilities practice. The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business. Accounting, administrative, marketing, recruiting, IT and production support will be provided. With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of a performance based work environment and can advance to ownership.
Responsibilities
Leadership responsibilities include:
- Operating with integrity and sound business principals
- Providing practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals
- Building and maintaining positive client relationships
- Open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing a water practice.
- Establishing and cultivating client relationships
- Making presentations
- Writing proposals and scope of work
- Establishing budgets
- Ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables, and supervising the execution of work.
The ideal background:
- 12 years of experience in civil engineering and design with at least 5 directly managing utility water projects in the area.
- Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies
- Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
- Demonstrated ability to manage water/wastewater/H&H projects profitably.
- Base Salary $120,000-$180,000
- Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted.
PleaseCLICK HERE (https://www.kimley-horn.com/careers/benefits/at-a-glance/) to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role.
If you require an accommodation, pleaseCLICK HERE. (https://www.kimley-horn.com/careers/ada-accommodation-request/)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Posted Date 2 months ago (1/13/2025 8:54 AM)
ID 2025-16538
Education Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Focus Water/Wastewater
Salary : $120,000 - $180,000
